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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 639 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 639 and 220.55 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 639 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/639 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 639 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 140,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,928.26/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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