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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.17, 445.75 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.17, 445.75 and 206.68 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.17 : 445.75 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.17/445.75 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.17x = 445.75 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.17x = 92,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,124.35/323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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