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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.18, 642.88 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.18, 642.88 and 223.12 is: 334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.18 : 642.88 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.18/642.88 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.18x = 642.88 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.18x = 143,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,439.39/429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.22

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