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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 636.55 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 636.55 and 150.47 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 636.55 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/636.55 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 636.55 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 95,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,784.51/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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