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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 637.03 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 637.03 and 150.84 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 637.03 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/637.03 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 637.03 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 96,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,089.61/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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