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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 642.51 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 642.51 and 223.24 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 642.51 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/642.51 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 642.51 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 143,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,433.93/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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