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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 433.82 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 433.82 and 204.05 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 433.82 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/433.82 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 433.82 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 88,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517.78/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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