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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 642.94 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 642.94 and 223.16 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 642.94 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/642.94 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 642.94 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 143,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,474.72/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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