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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 635.30 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 635.30 and 149.56 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 635.30 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/635.30 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 635.30 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 95,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,013.13/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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