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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 435.69 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 435.69 and 203.67 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 435.69 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/435.69 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 435.69 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 88,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,736.98/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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