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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.38 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.38 and 211.08 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.38 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.38 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.38 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 135,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,171.41/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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