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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.44, 433.80 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.44, 433.80 and 204 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 433.80 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/433.80 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 433.80 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 88,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,495.20/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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