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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 632.36 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 632.36 and 205.12 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 632.36 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/632.36 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 632.36 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 129,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,709.68/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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