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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 643.19 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 643.19 and 223.14 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 643.19 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/643.19 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 643.19 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 143,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,517.08/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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