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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 634.89 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 634.89 and 149.24 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 634.89 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/634.89 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 634.89 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 94,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,747.81/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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