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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.34 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.34 and 204.99 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.34 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.34 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.34 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 129,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,623.38/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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