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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 636.51 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 636.51 and 150.63 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 636.51 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/636.51 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 636.51 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 95,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,877.50/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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