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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 435.58 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 435.58 and 203.49 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 435.58 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/435.58 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 435.58 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 88,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,634.44/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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