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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.37, 636.55 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.37, 636.55 and 150.47 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.37 : 636.55 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.37/636.55 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.37x = 636.55 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.37x = 95,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,777.74/424.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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