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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 640.24 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 640.24 and 244.23 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 640.24 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/640.24 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 640.24 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 156,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,366.43/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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