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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.60, 433.98 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.60, 433.98 and 204.03 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.60 : 433.98 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.60/433.98 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.60x = 433.98 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.60x = 88,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,544.94/314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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