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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 643.13 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 643.13 and 223.14 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 643.13 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/643.13 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 643.13 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 143,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,506.91/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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