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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 640.30 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 640.30 and 221.19 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 640.30 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/640.30 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 640.30 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 141,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,627.96/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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