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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 640.61 and 221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 640.61 and 221.59 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 640.61 = 221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/640.61 = 221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 640.61 × 221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 141,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,949.69/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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