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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.18, 629.34 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.18, 629.34 and 203.30 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.18 : 629.34 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.18/629.34 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.18x = 629.34 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.18x = 127,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,944.82/420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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