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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 635.27 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 635.27 and 149.52 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 635.27 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/635.27 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 635.27 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 94,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,982.44/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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