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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.56 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.56 and 203.84 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.56 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.56 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.56 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 101,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,014.95/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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