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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 641.91 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 641.91 and 222.82 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 641.91 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/641.91 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 641.91 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 143,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030.39/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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