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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.29, 643.93 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.29, 643.93 and 223.95 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.29 : 643.93 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.29/643.93 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.29x = 643.93 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.29x = 144,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,208.12/429.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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