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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 638.08 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 638.08 and 151.52 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 638.08 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/638.08 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 638.08 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 96,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,681.88/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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