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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.21 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.21 and 152.81 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.21 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.21 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.21 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 97,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,830.49/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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