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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 636.42 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 636.42 and 150.38 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 636.42 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/636.42 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 636.42 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 95,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,701.66/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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