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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 644.08 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 644.08 and 223.73 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 644.08 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/644.08 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 644.08 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 144,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,100.02/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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