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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 642.56 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 642.56 and 212.16 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 642.56 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/642.56 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 642.56 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 136,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,325.53/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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