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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 638.03 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 638.03 and 151.46 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 638.03 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/638.03 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 638.03 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 96,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,632.08/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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