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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.21, 639.45 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.21, 639.45 and 220.93 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.21 : 639.45 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.21/639.45 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.21x = 639.45 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.21x = 141,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,269.39/426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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