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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.12, 641.18 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.12, 641.18 and 222.08 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.12 : 641.18 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.12/641.18 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.12x = 641.18 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.12x = 142,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,393.25/427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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