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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.10, 643.11 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.10, 643.11 and 236.50 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.10 : 643.11 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.10/643.11 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.10x = 643.11 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.10x = 152,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,095.52/429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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