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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.20 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.20 and 149.57 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.20 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.20 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.20 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 95,004.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,004.75/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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