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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 641.67 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 641.67 and 211.22 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 641.67 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/641.67 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 641.67 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 135,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,533.54/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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