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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 638.48 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 638.48 and 220.48 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 638.48 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/638.48 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 638.48 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 140,772.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,772.07/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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