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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 641.34 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 641.34 and 222.03 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 641.34 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/641.34 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 641.34 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 142,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,396.72/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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