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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 634.91 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 634.91 and 145.57 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 634.91 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/634.91 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 634.91 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 92,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,422.63/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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