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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 642.05 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 642.05 and 223.11 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 642.05 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/642.05 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 642.05 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 143,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,247.78/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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