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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 638 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 638 and 208.80 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 638 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/638 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 638 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 133,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,214.40/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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