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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 642.64 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 642.64 and 233.56 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 642.64 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/642.64 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 642.64 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 150,095.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,095.00/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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