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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.31, 639.62 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.31, 639.62 and 220.75 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.31 : 639.62 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.31/639.62 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.31x = 639.62 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.31x = 141,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,196.12/426.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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