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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 634.77 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 634.77 and 203.56 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 634.77 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/634.77 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 634.77 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 129,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,213.78/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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