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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 635.00 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 635.00 and 149.42 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 635.00 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/635.00 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 635.00 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 94,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,882.54/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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