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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 644.25 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 644.25 and 223.90 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 644.25 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/644.25 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 644.25 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 144,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,247.58/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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