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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.08 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.08 and 206.85 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.08 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.08 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.08 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 131,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,159.45/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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