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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.31, 636.47 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.31, 636.47 and 150.44 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.31 : 636.47 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.31/636.47 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.31x = 636.47 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.31x = 95,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,749.79/424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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