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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 634.51 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 634.51 and 203.79 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 634.51 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/634.51 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 634.51 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 129,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,308.66/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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