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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 634.91 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 634.91 and 149.40 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 634.91 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/634.91 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 634.91 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 94,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,856.77/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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