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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.76 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.76 and 204.66 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.76 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.76 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.76 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 88,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,977.98/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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