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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 640.21 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 640.21 and 152.71 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 640.21 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/640.21 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 640.21 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 97,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,764.49/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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