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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.24 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.24 and 203.68 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.24 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.24 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.24 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 129,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,182.00/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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