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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 434.69 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 434.69 and 204.48 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 434.69 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/434.69 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 434.69 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 88,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,884.39/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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