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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 640.99 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 640.99 and 221.85 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 640.99 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/640.99 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 640.99 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 142,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202.52/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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