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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 632.04 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 632.04 and 204.96 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 632.04 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/632.04 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 632.04 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 129,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,542.92/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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