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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.18, 639.88 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.18, 639.88 and 221.12 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.18 : 639.88 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.18/639.88 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.18x = 639.88 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.18x = 141,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,490.27/427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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