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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 635.20 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 635.20 and 149.38 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 635.20 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/635.20 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 635.20 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 94,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,888.21/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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