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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 643.06 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 643.06 and 223.08 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 643.06 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/643.06 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 643.06 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 143,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,453.82/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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