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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.10 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.10 and 204.90 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.10 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.10 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.10 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 89,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,151.99/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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