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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 637.02 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 637.02 and 150.78 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 637.02 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/637.02 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 637.02 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 96,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,049.88/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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