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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 642.35 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 642.35 and 222.68 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 642.35 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/642.35 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 642.35 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 143,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038.50/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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