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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.79 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.79 and 222.26 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.79 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.79 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.79 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 142,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,641.04/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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