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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.91, 642.79 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.91, 642.79 and 223.42 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.91 : 642.79 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.91/642.79 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.91x = 642.79 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.91x = 143,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,612.14/428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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