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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 641.48 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 641.48 and 222.26 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 641.48 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/641.48 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 641.48 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 142,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,571.03/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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