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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 636.99 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 636.99 and 150.87 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 636.99 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/636.99 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 636.99 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 96,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,102.68/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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