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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 434.75 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 434.75 and 204.65 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 434.75 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/434.75 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 434.75 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 88,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971.59/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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