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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 641.27 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 641.27 and 222.02 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 641.27 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/641.27 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 641.27 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 142,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,375.26/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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