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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.72, 643.98 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.72, 643.98 and 223.86 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.72 : 643.98 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.72/643.98 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.72x = 643.98 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.72x = 144,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,161.36/429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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