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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 636.70 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 636.70 and 150.48 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 636.70 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/636.70 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 636.70 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 95,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,810.62/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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