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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 641.07 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 641.07 and 211.11 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 641.07 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/641.07 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 641.07 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 135,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,336.29/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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