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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 640.60 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 640.60 and 221.51 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 640.60 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/640.60 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 640.60 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 141,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,899.31/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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