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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 642.47 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 642.47 and 233.37 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 642.47 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/642.47 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 642.47 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 149,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,932.14/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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