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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 636.33 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 636.33 and 150.33 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 636.33 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/636.33 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 636.33 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 95,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,658.86/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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