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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 495.81 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 495.81 and 204.08 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 495.81 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/495.81 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 495.81 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 101,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,184.90/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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