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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 639.33 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 639.33 and 220.66 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 639.33 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/639.33 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 639.33 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 141,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,074.56/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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