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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 636.90 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 636.90 and 150.88 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 636.90 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/636.90 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 636.90 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 96,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,095.47/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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