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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 631.44 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 631.44 and 204.88 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 631.44 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/631.44 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 631.44 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 129,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,369.43/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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