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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 434.35 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 434.35 and 204.45 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 434.35 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/434.35 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 434.35 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 88,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802.86/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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