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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 639 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 639 and 152.15 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 639 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/639 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 639 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 97,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,220.66/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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