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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 632.22 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 632.22 and 204.39 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 632.22 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/632.22 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 632.22 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 129,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,219.45/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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