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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.12 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.12 and 152.20 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.12 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.12 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.12 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 97,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,274.06/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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