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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 495.83 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 495.83 and 204.05 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 495.83 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/495.83 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 495.83 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 101,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.61/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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