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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 638.10 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 638.10 and 220.01 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 638.10 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/638.10 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 638.10 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 140,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,385.19/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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