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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 640.87 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 640.87 and 221.88 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 640.87 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/640.87 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 640.87 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 142,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,196.24/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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