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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.35 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.35 and 203.25 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.35 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.35 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.35 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 88,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483.87/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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