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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 634.46 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 634.46 and 149.11 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 634.46 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/634.46 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 634.46 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 94,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,604.33/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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