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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.62 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.62 and 221.51 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.62 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.62 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.62 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 141,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,905.34/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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