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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 634.82 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 634.82 and 149.38 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 634.82 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/634.82 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 634.82 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 94,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,829.41/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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