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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.38 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.38 and 221.36 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.38 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.38 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.38 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 141,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,754.52/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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