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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 635.18 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 635.18 and 206.73 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 635.18 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/635.18 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 635.18 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 131,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,310.76/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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