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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 636.23 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 636.23 and 150.35 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 636.23 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/636.23 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 636.23 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 95,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,657.18/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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