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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 634.78 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 634.78 and 149.44 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 634.78 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/634.78 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 634.78 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 94,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,857.98/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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