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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 638.96 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 638.96 and 203.60 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 638.96 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/638.96 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 638.96 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 130,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,088.04/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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