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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 445.56 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 445.56 and 206.66 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 445.56 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/445.56 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 445.56 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 92,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,079.43/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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