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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 635.44 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 635.44 and 149.70 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 635.44 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/635.44 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 635.44 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 95,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,125.37/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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