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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 641.73 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 641.73 and 222.59 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 641.73 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/641.73 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 641.73 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 142,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,842.68/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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