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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 632.93 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 632.93 and 205.70 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 632.93 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/632.93 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 632.93 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 130,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,193.70/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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