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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.37, 635.15 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.37, 635.15 and 149.47 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.37 : 635.15 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.37/635.15 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.37x = 635.15 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.37x = 94,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,935.87/423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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