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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 640.31 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 640.31 and 221.83 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 640.31 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/640.31 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 640.31 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 142,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,037.26/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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