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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 635.21 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 635.21 and 149.50 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 635.21 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/635.21 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 635.21 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 94,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,965.50/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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