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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 641.45 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 641.45 and 222.23 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 641.45 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/641.45 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 641.45 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 142,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,547.98/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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