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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 639.86 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 639.86 and 221.34 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 639.86 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/639.86 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 639.86 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 141,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,625.51/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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