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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 641.90 and 221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 641.90 and 221.89 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 641.90 = 221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/641.90 = 221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 641.90 × 221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 142,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,430.72/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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