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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.25, 635.62 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.25, 635.62 and 150.17 is: 224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.25 : 635.62 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.25/635.62 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.25x = 635.62 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.25x = 95,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,451.78/424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.99

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