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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 636.53 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 636.53 and 150.39 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 636.53 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/636.53 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 636.53 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 95,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,726.99/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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