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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 635.09 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 635.09 and 149.51 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 635.09 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/635.09 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 635.09 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 94,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,950.72/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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