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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 640.24 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 640.24 and 222.03 is: 332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 640.24 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/640.24 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 640.24 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 142,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,152.49/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.33

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