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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.34 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.34 and 150.98 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.34 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.34 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.34 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 96,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,221.65/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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