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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.31 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.31 and 153.05 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.31 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.31 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.31 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 97,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,995.48/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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