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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 637.77 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 637.77 and 220.38 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 637.77 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/637.77 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 637.77 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 140,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,551.75/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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