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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 636.29 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 636.29 and 150.37 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 636.29 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/636.29 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 636.29 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 95,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,677.71/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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