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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.87, 632.58 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.87, 632.58 and 205.24 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.87 : 632.58 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.87/632.58 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.87x = 632.58 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.87x = 129,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,830.72/421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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