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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.99, 640.57 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.99, 640.57 and 221.51 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.99 : 640.57 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.99/640.57 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.99x = 640.57 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.99x = 141,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,892.66/426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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