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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 637.81 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 637.81 and 220.41 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 637.81 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/637.81 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 637.81 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 140,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,575.41/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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