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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.27, 644.07 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.27, 644.07 and 223.74 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.27 : 644.07 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.27/644.07 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.27x = 644.07 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.27x = 144,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,104.22/429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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