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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 631.62 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 631.62 and 204.88 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 631.62 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/631.62 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 631.62 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 129,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,406.31/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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