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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 634.69 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 634.69 and 203.76 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 634.69 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/634.69 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 634.69 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 129,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,324.43/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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