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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 640.68 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 640.68 and 221.87 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 640.68 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/640.68 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 640.68 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 142,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,144.47/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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