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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.35 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.35 and 236.16 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.35 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.35 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.35 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 151,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,933.54/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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