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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 631.31 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 631.31 and 204.39 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 631.31 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/631.31 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 631.31 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 129,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,032.43/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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