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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 642.13 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 642.13 and 212.23 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 642.13 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/642.13 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 642.13 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 136,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,279.25/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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