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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 642.74 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 642.74 and 223.02 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 642.74 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/642.74 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 642.74 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 143,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,342.76/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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