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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 497.49 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 497.49 and 203.13 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 497.49 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/497.49 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 497.49 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 101,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,055.14/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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