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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 635.97 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 635.97 and 150.12 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 635.97 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/635.97 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 635.97 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 95,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,471.82/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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