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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 636.62 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 636.62 and 150.62 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 636.62 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/636.62 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 636.62 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 95,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,883.77/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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