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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 642.07 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 642.07 and 222.37 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 642.07 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/642.07 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 642.07 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 142,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,777.11/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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