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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 639.33 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 639.33 and 152.32 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 639.33 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/639.33 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 639.33 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 97,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,382.75/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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