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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.08, 638.33 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.08, 638.33 and 220.14 is: 329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.08 : 638.33 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.08/638.33 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.08x = 638.33 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.08x = 140,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,520.87/426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.80

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