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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 638.66 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 638.66 and 220.48 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 638.66 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/638.66 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 638.66 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 140,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,811.76/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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