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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 435.75 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 435.75 and 205.27 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 435.75 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/435.75 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 435.75 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 89,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,446.99/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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