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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.08 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.08 and 221.43 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.08 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.08 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.08 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 141,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,735.74/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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