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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 639.33 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 639.33 and 152.34 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 639.33 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/639.33 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 639.33 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 97,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,395.53/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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