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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 639.87 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 639.87 and 220.98 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 639.87 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/639.87 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 639.87 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 141,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,398.73/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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