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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.01 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.01 and 150.87 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.01 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.01 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.01 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 96,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,104.94/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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