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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 642.18 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 642.18 and 211.86 is: 317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 642.18 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/642.18 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 642.18 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 136,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,052.25/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.32

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