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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 641.57 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 641.57 and 222.48 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 641.57 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/641.57 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 641.57 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 142,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,735.38/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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