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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 643.43 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 643.43 and 223.45 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 643.43 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/643.43 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 643.43 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 143,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,774.43/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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