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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.88, 639.60 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.88, 639.60 and 221.50 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.88 : 639.60 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.88/639.60 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.88x = 639.60 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.88x = 141,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,671.40/426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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