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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 637.27 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 637.27 and 150.93 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 637.27 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/637.27 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 637.27 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 96,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,182.41/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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