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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 638.30 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 638.30 and 151.55 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 638.30 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/638.30 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 638.30 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 96,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,734.37/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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