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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 434.94 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 434.94 and 203.08 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 434.94 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/434.94 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 434.94 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 88,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,327.62/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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