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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 635.83 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 635.83 and 150.03 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 635.83 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/635.83 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 635.83 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 95,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,389.65/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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