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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 635.79 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 635.79 and 149.85 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 635.79 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/635.79 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 635.79 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 95,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,273.13/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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