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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.34, 636.36 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.34, 636.36 and 150.36 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.34 : 636.36 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.34/636.36 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.34x = 636.36 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.34x = 95,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,680.14/424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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