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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 639.25 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 639.25 and 220.50 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 639.25 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/639.25 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 639.25 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 140,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,954.63/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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