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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 635.00 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 635.00 and 145.67 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 635.00 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/635.00 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 635.00 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 92,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,501.31/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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