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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.65 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.65 and 150.05 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.65 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.65 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.65 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 95,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,380.50/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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