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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 635.01 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 635.01 and 204.15 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 635.01 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/635.01 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 635.01 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 129,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,637.29/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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