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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 634.06 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 634.06 and 206.44 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 634.06 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/634.06 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 634.06 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 130,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,894.02/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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