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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 435 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 435 and 204.80 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 435 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/435 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 435 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 89,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,088/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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