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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 641.24 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 641.24 and 222.02 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 641.24 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/641.24 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 641.24 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 142,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,365.45/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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