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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.26 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.26 and 150.92 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.26 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.26 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.26 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 96,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,175.28/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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