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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.83 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.83 and 149.25 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.83 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.83 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.83 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 94,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,747.47/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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