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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 642.90 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 642.90 and 223.04 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 642.90 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/642.90 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 642.90 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 143,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,389.20/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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