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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 634.74 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 634.74 and 149.37 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 634.74 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/634.74 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 634.74 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 94,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,811.11/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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