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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 635.16 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 635.16 and 149.57 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 635.16 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/635.16 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 635.16 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 95,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,000.88/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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