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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 636.10 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 636.10 and 150.16 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 636.10 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/636.10 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 636.10 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 95,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,513.60/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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