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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 434.82 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 434.82 and 204.52 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 434.82 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/434.82 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 434.82 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 88,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,929.39/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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