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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 636.65 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 636.65 and 150.74 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 636.65 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/636.65 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 636.65 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 95,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,968.62/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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