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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 639.47 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 639.47 and 209.23 is: 314.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 639.47 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/639.47 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 639.47 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 133,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,795.23/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.44

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