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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 642.30 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 642.30 and 223.09 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 642.30 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/642.30 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 642.30 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 143,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,290.71/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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