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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 641.93 and 222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 641.93 and 222.47 is: 333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 641.93 = 222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/641.93 = 222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 641.93 × 222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 142,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,808.25/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.41

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