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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 643.14 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 643.14 and 233.60 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 643.14 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/643.14 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 643.14 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 150,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,237.50/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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