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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 638.88 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 638.88 and 209.68 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 638.88 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/638.88 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 638.88 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 133,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,960.36/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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