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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 643.29 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 643.29 and 236.34 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 643.29 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/643.29 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 643.29 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 152,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,035.16/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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