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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 643.48 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 643.48 and 233.82 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 643.48 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/643.48 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 643.48 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 150,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,457.91/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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