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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.66, 632.39 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.66, 632.39 and 202.15 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.66 : 632.39 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.66/632.39 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.66x = 632.39 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.66x = 127,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,835.05/421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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