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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 639.68 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 639.68 and 152.64 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 639.68 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/639.68 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 639.68 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 97,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,640.76/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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