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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 639.66 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 639.66 and 210.20 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 639.66 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/639.66 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 639.66 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 134,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,456.53/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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