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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 634.34 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 634.34 and 149.03 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 634.34 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/634.34 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 634.34 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 94,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,534.59/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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