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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 635.31 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 635.31 and 206.96 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 635.31 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/635.31 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 635.31 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 131,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,483.76/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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