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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.50 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.50 and 221.12 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.50 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.50 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.50 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 141,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,406.24/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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