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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.91 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.91 and 222.42 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.91 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.91 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.91 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 142,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,773.62/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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