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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 636.53 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 636.53 and 150.50 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 636.53 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/636.53 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 636.53 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 95,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,793.83/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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