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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 639.82 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 639.82 and 221.75 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 639.82 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/639.82 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 639.82 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 141,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,879.04/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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