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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 434.63 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 434.63 and 204.66 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 434.63 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/434.63 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 434.63 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 88,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,949.23/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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