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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 635.62 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 635.62 and 149.84 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 635.62 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/635.62 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 635.62 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 95,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,237.75/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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