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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 635.65 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 635.65 and 207.30 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 635.65 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/635.65 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 635.65 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 131,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,770.25/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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