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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 636.86 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 636.86 and 150.59 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 636.86 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/636.86 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 636.86 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 95,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,906.72/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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