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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 631.16 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 631.16 and 204.22 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 631.16 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/631.16 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 631.16 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 128,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,891.32/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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