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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.99, 640.47 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.99, 640.47 and 153.02 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.99 : 640.47 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.99/640.47 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.99x = 640.47 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.99x = 98,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,001.52/426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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