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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.01, 638.47 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.01, 638.47 and 220.54 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.01 : 638.47 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.01/638.47 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.01x = 638.47 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.01x = 140,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,808.17/426.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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