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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 445.86 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 445.86 and 206.79 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 445.86 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/445.86 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 445.86 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 92,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,200.50/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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