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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 641.82 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 641.82 and 222.24 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 641.82 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/641.82 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 641.82 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 142,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,638.08/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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