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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 640.85 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 640.85 and 153.26 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 640.85 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/640.85 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 640.85 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 98,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,212.70/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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