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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.61, 635.46 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.61, 635.46 and 149.64 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.61 : 635.46 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.61/635.46 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.61x = 635.46 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.61x = 95,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,091.66/423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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