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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 634.97 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 634.97 and 145.55 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 634.97 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/634.97 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 634.97 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 92,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,415.98/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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