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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.68, 640.60 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.68, 640.60 and 221.40 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.68 : 640.60 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.68/640.60 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.68x = 640.60 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.68x = 141,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,828.84/426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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