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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.38, 642.68 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.38, 642.68 and 223.65 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.38 : 642.68 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.38/642.68 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.38x = 642.68 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.38x = 143,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,734.26/429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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