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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.58, 637.71 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.58, 637.71 and 220.23 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.58 : 637.71 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.58/637.71 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.58x = 637.71 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.58x = 140,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,442.87/425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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