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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 641.22 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 641.22 and 210.91 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 641.22 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/641.22 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 641.22 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 135,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,239.71/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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