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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 634.92 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 634.92 and 149.39 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 634.92 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/634.92 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 634.92 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 94,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,850.70/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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