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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 642.33 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 642.33 and 223.03 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 642.33 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/642.33 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 642.33 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 143,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,258.86/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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