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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 636.80 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 636.80 and 150.54 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 636.80 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/636.80 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 636.80 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 95,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,860.73/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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