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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 637.29 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 637.29 and 150.85 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 637.29 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/637.29 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 637.29 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 96,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,135.20/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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