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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 636.10 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 636.10 and 206.98 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 636.10 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/636.10 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 636.10 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 131,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,657.87/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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