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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 634.82 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 634.82 and 145.58 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 634.82 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/634.82 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 634.82 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 92,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413.19/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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