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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 634.52 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 634.52 and 149.30 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 634.52 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/634.52 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 634.52 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 94,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,733.84/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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