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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 638.43 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 638.43 and 220.83 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 638.43 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/638.43 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 638.43 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 140,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,982.52/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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