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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 635.02 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 635.02 and 149.44 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 635.02 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/635.02 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 635.02 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 94,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,897.39/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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