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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.39 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.39 and 145.40 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.39 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.39 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.39 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 92,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,238.36/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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