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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 642.57 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 642.57 and 236.70 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 642.57 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/642.57 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 642.57 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 152,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,096.32/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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