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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 643 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 643 and 223 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 643 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/643 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 643 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 143,389
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,389/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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