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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.66, 643.10 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.66, 643.10 and 233.58 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.66 : 643.10 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.66/643.10 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.66x = 643.10 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.66x = 150,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,215.30/428.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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