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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 639.94 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 639.94 and 221.37 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 639.94 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/639.94 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 639.94 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 141,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,663.52/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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