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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 639.27 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 639.27 and 152.27 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 639.27 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/639.27 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 639.27 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 97,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,338.45/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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