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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 640.49 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 640.49 and 221.93 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 640.49 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/640.49 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 640.49 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 142,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,139.63/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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