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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 636.52 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 636.52 and 150.52 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 636.52 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/636.52 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 636.52 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 95,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,808.99/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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