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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 639.62 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 639.62 and 221.38 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 639.62 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/639.62 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 639.62 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 141,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,599.08/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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