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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 640.67 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 640.67 and 153.26 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 640.67 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/640.67 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 640.67 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 98,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,185.11/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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