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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 631.83 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 631.83 and 204.83 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 631.83 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/631.83 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 631.83 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 129,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,417.74/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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