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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 634.68 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 634.68 and 145.52 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 634.68 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/634.68 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 634.68 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 92,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,358.63/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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