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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 642.09 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 642.09 and 236.26 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 642.09 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/642.09 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 642.09 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 151,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,700.18/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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