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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 639.43 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 639.43 and 220.94 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 639.43 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/639.43 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 639.43 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 141,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,276.14/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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