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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 640.43 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 640.43 and 222.15 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 640.43 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/640.43 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 640.43 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 142,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,270.41/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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