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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 641.16 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 641.16 and 210.75 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 641.16 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/641.16 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 641.16 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 135,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,124.47/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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