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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 641.68 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 641.68 and 222.13 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 641.68 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/641.68 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 641.68 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 142,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,539.09/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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