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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 641.36 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 641.36 and 222.03 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 641.36 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/641.36 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 641.36 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 142,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,400.61/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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