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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.77 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.77 and 150.57 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.77 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.77 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.77 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 95,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,878.46/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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