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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.75, 642.31 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.75, 642.31 and 211.67 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.75 : 642.31 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.75/642.31 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.75x = 642.31 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.75x = 135,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,954.02/428.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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