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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 634.90 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 634.90 and 149.23 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 634.90 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/634.90 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 634.90 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 94,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,746.13/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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