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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 638.50 and 220.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 638.50 and 220.00 is: 330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 638.50 = 220.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/638.50 = 220.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 638.50 × 220.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 140,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,466.81/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.08

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