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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 635.13 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 635.13 and 149.49 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 635.13 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/635.13 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 635.13 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 94,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,942.41/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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