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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 640.95 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 640.95 and 211.24 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 640.95 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/640.95 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 640.95 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 135,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,394.29/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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