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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 641.91 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 641.91 and 233.19 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 641.91 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/641.91 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 641.91 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 149,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,686.99/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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