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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 639.32 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 639.32 and 152.19 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 639.32 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/639.32 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 639.32 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 97,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,297.35/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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