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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.46 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.46 and 207.20 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.46 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.46 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.46 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 131,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,667.31/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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