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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 641.52 and 222.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 641.52 and 222.00 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 641.52 = 222.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/641.52 = 222.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 641.52 × 222.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 142,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,419.85/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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