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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 434.70 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 434.70 and 204.54 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 434.70 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/434.70 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 434.70 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 88,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,913.54/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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