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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 634.76 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 634.76 and 149.21 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 634.76 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/634.76 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 634.76 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 94,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,708.62/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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