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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 635 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 635 and 149.24 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 635 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/635 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 635 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 94,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,767.40/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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