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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 642.52 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 642.52 and 223.15 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 642.52 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/642.52 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 642.52 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 143,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,377.22/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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