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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 640.43 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 640.43 and 221.45 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 640.43 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/640.43 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 640.43 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 141,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,825.38/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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