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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 632 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 632 and 204.96 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 632 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/632 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 632 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 129,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,534.72/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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