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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 634.98 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 634.98 and 149.36 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 634.98 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/634.98 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 634.98 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 94,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,840.61/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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