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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 641.44 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 641.44 and 222.28 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 641.44 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/641.44 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 641.44 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 142,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,577.96/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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