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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 638.70 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 638.70 and 220.66 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 638.70 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/638.70 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 638.70 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 140,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,933.95/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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