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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 635.94 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 635.94 and 150.08 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 635.94 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/635.94 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 635.94 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 95,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,441.88/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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