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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 640.41 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 640.41 and 221.82 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 640.41 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/640.41 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 640.41 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 142,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,053.76/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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