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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.31, 636.35 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.31, 636.35 and 204.93 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.31 : 636.35 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.31/636.35 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.31x = 636.35 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.31x = 130,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,406.18/424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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