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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 640.95 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 640.95 and 210.69 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 640.95 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/640.95 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 640.95 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 135,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,040.70/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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