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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.40 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.40 and 204.56 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.40 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.40 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.40 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 88,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860.86/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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