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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.15 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.15 and 222.99 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.15 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.15 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.15 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 143,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,416.02/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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