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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 641.96 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 641.96 and 222.77 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 641.96 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/641.96 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 641.96 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 143,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,009.92/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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