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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.27, 632.04 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.27, 632.04 and 204.82 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.27 : 632.04 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.27/632.04 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.27x = 632.04 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.27x = 129,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,454.43/421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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