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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 642.96 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 642.96 and 212.08 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 642.96 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/642.96 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 642.96 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 136,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,358.96/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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