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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.64 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.64 and 149.24 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.64 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.64 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.64 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 94,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,714.51/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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