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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 640.46 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 640.46 and 207.73 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 640.46 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/640.46 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 640.46 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 133,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,040.12/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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