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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 435.15 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 435.15 and 204.86 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 435.15 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/435.15 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 435.15 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 89,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,145.92/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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