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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 638.64 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 638.64 and 152.04 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 638.64 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/638.64 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 638.64 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 97,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,098.83/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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