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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.67 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.67 and 221.05 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.67 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.67 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.67 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 141,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,402.14/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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