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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 635.23 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 635.23 and 204.35 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 635.23 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/635.23 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 635.23 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 129,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,806.07/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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