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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 642.93 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 642.93 and 223.17 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 642.93 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/642.93 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 642.93 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 143,482.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,482.69/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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