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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 643.24 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 643.24 and 223.29 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 643.24 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/643.24 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 643.24 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 143,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,625.84/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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