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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.18 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.18 and 149.65 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.18 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.18 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.18 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 95,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055.29/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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