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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.13, 641.15 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.13, 641.15 and 211.16 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 641.15 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/641.15 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 641.15 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 135,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,387.36/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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