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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 636.09 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 636.09 and 150.15 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 636.09 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/636.09 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 636.09 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 95,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,510.74/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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