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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 641.22 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 641.22 and 221.84 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 641.22 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/641.22 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 641.22 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 142,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,248.24/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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