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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 637.62 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 637.62 and 220.28 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 637.62 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/637.62 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 637.62 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 140,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,456.53/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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