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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 642.72 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 642.72 and 233.62 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 642.72 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/642.72 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 642.72 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 150,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,149.03/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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