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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 640.19 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 640.19 and 221.13 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 640.19 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/640.19 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 640.19 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 141,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,565.21/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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