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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 641.32 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 641.32 and 222.11 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 641.32 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/641.32 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 641.32 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 142,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,442.23/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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