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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 642 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 642 and 211.50 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 642 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/642 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 642 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 135,783
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,783/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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