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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 636.51 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 636.51 and 150.39 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 636.51 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/636.51 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 636.51 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 95,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,724.74/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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