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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 636.84 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 636.84 and 150.69 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 636.84 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/636.84 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 636.84 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 95,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,965.42/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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