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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 445.88 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 445.88 and 206.56 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 445.88 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/445.88 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 445.88 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 92,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100.97/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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