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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 638.22 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 638.22 and 208.89 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 638.22 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/638.22 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 638.22 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 133,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,317.78/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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