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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 631.59 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 631.59 and 204.78 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 631.59 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/631.59 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 631.59 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 129,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,337.00/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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