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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 641.12 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 641.12 and 211.14 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 641.12 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/641.12 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 641.12 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 135,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,365.02/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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