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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.68, 634.26 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.68, 634.26 and 206.44 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.68 : 634.26 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.68/634.26 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.68x = 634.26 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.68x = 130,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,936.63/422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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