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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 638.04 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 638.04 and 151.44 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 638.04 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/638.04 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 638.04 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 96,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,622.95/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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