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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 634.64 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 634.64 and 149.12 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 634.64 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/634.64 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 634.64 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 94,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,633.60/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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