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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.63, 641.55 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.63, 641.55 and 222.90 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 641.55 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/641.55 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 641.55 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 143,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,001.50/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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