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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 642.21 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 642.21 and 211.88 is: 317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 642.21 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/642.21 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 642.21 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 136,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,068.24/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.28

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