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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.94 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.94 and 223.64 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.94 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.94 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.94 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 144,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,010.74/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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