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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.41, 641.99 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.41, 641.99 and 233.25 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.41 : 641.99 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.41/641.99 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.41x = 641.99 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.41x = 149,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,744.17/428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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