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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.96, 629.98 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.96, 629.98 and 203.38 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.96 : 629.98 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.96/629.98 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.96x = 629.98 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.96x = 128,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,122.18/419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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