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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 641.71 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 641.71 and 222.13 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 641.71 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/641.71 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 641.71 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 142,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543.04/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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