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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.78 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.78 and 220.20 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.78 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.78 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.78 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 140,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,659.36/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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