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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 435.24 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 435.24 and 205.20 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 435.24 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/435.24 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 435.24 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 89,311.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,311.25/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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