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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 639.38 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 639.38 and 152.48 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 639.38 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/639.38 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 639.38 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 97,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,492.66/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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