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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 634.78 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 634.78 and 149.34 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 634.78 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/634.78 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 634.78 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 94,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,798.05/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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