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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 641.34 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 641.34 and 222.12 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 641.34 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/641.34 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 641.34 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 142,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,454.44/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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