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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 634.74 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 634.74 and 203.53 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 634.74 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/634.74 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 634.74 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 129,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,185.81/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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