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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.49, 641.22 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.49, 641.22 and 210.89 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.49 : 641.22 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.49/641.22 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.49x = 641.22 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.49x = 135,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,226.89/427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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