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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 637.16 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 637.16 and 150.94 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 637.16 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/637.16 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 637.16 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 96,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,172.93/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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