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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.28, 639.56 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.28, 639.56 and 152.31 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.28 : 639.56 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.28/639.56 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.28x = 639.56 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.28x = 97,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,411.38/426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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