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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 639.60 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 639.60 and 210.22 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 639.60 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/639.60 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 639.60 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 134,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,456.71/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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