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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 643.80 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 643.80 and 234.11 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 643.80 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/643.80 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 643.80 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 150,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,720.02/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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