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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 630.55 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 630.55 and 203.82 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 630.55 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/630.55 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 630.55 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 128,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,518.70/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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