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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 634.87 and 149.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 634.87 and 149.33 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 634.87 = 149.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/634.87 = 149.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 634.87 × 149.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 94,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,805.14/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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