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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 636.69 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 636.69 and 150.57 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 636.69 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/636.69 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 636.69 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 95,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,866.41/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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