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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 637.46 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 637.46 and 150.97 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 637.46 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/637.46 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 637.46 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 96,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,237.34/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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