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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 639.24 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 639.24 and 152.18 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 639.24 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/639.24 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 639.24 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 97,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,279.03/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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