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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 435.52 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 435.52 and 205.12 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 435.52 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/435.52 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 435.52 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 89,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,333.86/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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