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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 635.82 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 635.82 and 150.39 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 635.82 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/635.82 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 635.82 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 95,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,624.36/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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