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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.25, 640.26 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.25, 640.26 and 210.98 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.25 : 640.26 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.25/640.26 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.25x = 640.26 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.25x = 135,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,082.05/427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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