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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 642.93 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 642.93 and 223.02 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 642.93 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/642.93 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 642.93 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 143,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,386.25/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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