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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 640.43 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 640.43 and 221.58 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 640.43 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/640.43 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 640.43 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 141,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,906.48/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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