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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 642.96 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 642.96 and 236.28 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 642.96 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/642.96 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 642.96 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 151,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,918.59/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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