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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 637.96 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 637.96 and 220.02 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 637.96 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/637.96 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 637.96 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 140,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,361.43/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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