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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 634.70 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 634.70 and 149.42 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 634.70 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/634.70 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 634.70 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 94,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,832.95/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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