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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 641.60 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 641.60 and 222.16 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 641.60 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/641.60 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 641.60 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 142,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,537.86/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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