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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 643.02 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 643.02 and 223.42 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 643.02 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/643.02 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 643.02 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 143,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,663.53/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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