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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 640.24 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 640.24 and 152.94 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 640.24 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/640.24 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 640.24 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 97,918.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918.31/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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