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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 435.18 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 435.18 and 204.90 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 435.18 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/435.18 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 435.18 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 89,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,168.38/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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