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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.17, 634.88 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.17, 634.88 and 149.25 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.17 : 634.88 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.17/634.88 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.17x = 634.88 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.17x = 94,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,756.21/423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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