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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 640.28 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 640.28 and 221.20 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 640.28 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/640.28 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 640.28 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 141,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,629.94/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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