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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 642.24 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 642.24 and 222.51 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 642.24 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/642.24 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 642.24 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 142,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,904.82/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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