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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.17, 639.14 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.17, 639.14 and 152.21 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.17 : 639.14 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.17/639.14 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.17x = 639.14 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.17x = 97,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,279.54/426.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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