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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 640.22 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 640.22 and 152.85 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 640.22 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/640.22 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 640.22 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 97,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,853.66/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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