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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 634.27 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 634.27 and 203.64 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 634.27 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/634.27 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 634.27 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 129,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,162.74/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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