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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.79, 642.21 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.79, 642.21 and 223.53 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.79 : 642.21 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.79/642.21 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.79x = 642.21 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.79x = 143,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,553.20/428.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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