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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.86, 640.34 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.86, 640.34 and 152.98 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.86 : 640.34 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.86/640.34 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.86x = 640.34 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.86x = 97,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,959.21/426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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