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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.23, 636.41 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.23, 636.41 and 146.57 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.23 : 636.41 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.23/636.41 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.23x = 636.41 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.23x = 93,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,278.61/424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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