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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 638.51 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 638.51 and 220.14 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 638.51 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/638.51 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 638.51 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 140,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,558.40/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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