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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 637.20 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 637.20 and 150.89 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 637.20 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/637.20 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 637.20 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 96,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,147.51/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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