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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 642.18 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 642.18 and 222.93 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 642.18 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/642.18 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 642.18 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 143,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,161.19/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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