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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 636.15 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 636.15 and 150.38 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 636.15 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/636.15 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 636.15 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 95,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,664.24/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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