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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.52, 638.24 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.52, 638.24 and 220.08 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.52 : 638.24 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.52/638.24 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.52x = 638.24 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.52x = 140,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,463.86/425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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