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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.67, 643.69 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.67, 643.69 and 223.93 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.67 : 643.69 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.67/643.69 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.67x = 643.69 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.67x = 144,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,141.50/429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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