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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 640.44 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 640.44 and 221.88 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 640.44 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/640.44 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 640.44 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 142,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,100.83/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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