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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.82, 639.08 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.82, 639.08 and 220.46 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.82 : 639.08 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.82/639.08 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.82x = 639.08 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.82x = 140,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,889.35/425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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