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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.61, 641.97 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.61, 641.97 and 222.32 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.61 : 641.97 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.61/641.97 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.61x = 641.97 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.61x = 142,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,722.34/427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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