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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.65 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.65 and 149.15 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.65 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.65 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.65 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 94,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,658.05/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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