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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.97 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.97 and 150 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.97 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.97 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.97 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 95,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,395.50/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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