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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.29 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.29 and 149.58 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.29 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.29 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.29 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 95,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,026.30/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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