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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 639.06 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 639.06 and 220.37 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 639.06 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/639.06 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 639.06 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 140,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,829.65/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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