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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 636.14 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 636.14 and 150.18 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 636.14 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/636.14 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 636.14 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 95,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,535.51/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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