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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 634.17 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 634.17 and 206.38 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 634.17 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/634.17 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 634.17 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 130,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,880.00/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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