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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.03, 643.24 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.03, 643.24 and 233.89 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.03 : 643.24 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.03/643.24 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.03x = 643.24 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.03x = 150,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,446.09/429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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