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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.40, 639.61 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.40, 639.61 and 152.48 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.40 : 639.61 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.40/639.61 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.40x = 639.61 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.40x = 97,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,527.73/426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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