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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 642.87 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 642.87 and 212.16 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 642.87 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/642.87 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 642.87 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 136,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,391.30/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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