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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 496 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 496 and 204.20 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 496 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/496 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 496 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 101,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,283.20/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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