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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 634.58 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 634.58 and 145.53 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 634.58 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/634.58 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 634.58 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 92,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346.53/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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