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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 435.87 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 435.87 and 205.38 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 435.87 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/435.87 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 435.87 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 89,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,518.98/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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