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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 633.97 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 633.97 and 206.38 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 633.97 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/633.97 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 633.97 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 130,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,834.53/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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