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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 636.24 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 636.24 and 150.31 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 636.24 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/636.24 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 636.24 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 95,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,633.23/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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