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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.95, 641.01 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.95, 641.01 and 221.66 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.95 : 641.01 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.95/641.01 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.95x = 641.01 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.95x = 142,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,086.28/426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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