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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.24, 629.64 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.24, 629.64 and 203.28 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.24 : 629.64 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.24/629.64 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.24x = 629.64 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.24x = 127,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,993.22/420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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