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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 635.97 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 635.97 and 150.21 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 635.97 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/635.97 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 635.97 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 95,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,529.05/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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