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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 637.40 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 637.40 and 151.01 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 637.40 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/637.40 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 637.40 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 96,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,256.94/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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