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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 638.82 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 638.82 and 220.48 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 638.82 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/638.82 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 638.82 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 140,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,847.03/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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