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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.53, 641.44 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.53, 641.44 and 222.27 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.53 : 641.44 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.53/641.44 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.53x = 641.44 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.53x = 142,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,573.17/427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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