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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.29, 639.29 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.29, 639.29 and 152.33 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.29 : 639.29 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.29/639.29 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.29x = 639.29 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.29x = 97,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,379.09/426.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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