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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.17 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.17 and 149.62 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.17 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.17 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.17 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 95,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,032.17/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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