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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.35 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.35 and 211.70 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.35 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.35 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.35 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 135,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,981.22/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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