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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.16 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.16 and 201.06 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.16 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.16 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.16 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 127,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,706.02/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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