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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 634.60 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 634.60 and 149.16 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 634.60 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/634.60 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 634.60 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 94,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,656.94/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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