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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 642.62 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 642.62 and 212.16 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 642.62 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/642.62 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 642.62 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 136,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,338.26/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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