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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.08 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.08 and 221.52 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.08 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.08 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.08 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 141,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,790.52/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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