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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 643.57 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 643.57 and 223.56 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 643.57 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/643.57 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 643.57 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 143,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,875.95/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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