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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 636.60 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 636.60 and 150.56 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 636.60 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/636.60 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 636.60 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 95,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,846.50/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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