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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 640.59 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 640.59 and 221.71 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 640.59 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/640.59 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 640.59 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 142,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,025.21/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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