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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.79, 640.16 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.79, 640.16 and 152.85 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.79 : 640.16 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.79/640.16 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.79x = 640.16 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.79x = 97,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,848.84/426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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