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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 637.29 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 637.29 and 150.96 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 637.29 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/637.29 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 637.29 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 96,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,205.30/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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