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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.62, 638.19 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.62, 638.19 and 220.15 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.62 : 638.19 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.62/638.19 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.62x = 638.19 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.62x = 140,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,497.53/425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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