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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 435.96 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 435.96 and 205.48 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 435.96 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/435.96 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 435.96 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 89,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,581.06/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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