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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 636.36 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 636.36 and 150.34 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 636.36 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/636.36 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 636.36 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 95,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,671.72/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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