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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.67 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.67 and 152.56 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.67 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.67 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.67 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 97,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,588.06/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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