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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.40, 636.40 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.40, 636.40 and 150.41 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.40 : 636.40 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.40/636.40 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.40x = 636.40 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.40x = 95,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,720.92/424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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