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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 621.37 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 621.37 and 203.21 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 621.37 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/621.37 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 621.37 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 126,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,268.07/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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