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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.17 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.17 and 152.81 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.17 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.17 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.17 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 97,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,825.38/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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