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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 634.58 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 634.58 and 206.78 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 634.58 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/634.58 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 634.58 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 131,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,218.45/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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