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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 639.20 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 639.20 and 152.34 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 639.20 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/639.20 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 639.20 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 97,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375.73/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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