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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.87, 436.03 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.87, 436.03 and 205.44 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.87 : 436.03 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.87/436.03 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.87x = 436.03 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.87x = 89,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,577.49/315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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