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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 634.48 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 634.48 and 206.72 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 634.48 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/634.48 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 634.48 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 131,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,159.71/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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