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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 932.18 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 932.18 and 204.79 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 932.18 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/932.18 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 932.18 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 190,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,901.14/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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