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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 642.23 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 642.23 and 212.42 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 642.23 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/642.23 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 642.23 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 136,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,421.43/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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