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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 639.45 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 639.45 and 152.42 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 639.45 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/639.45 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 639.45 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 97,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461.77/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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