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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 497.70 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 497.70 and 203.30 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 497.70 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/497.70 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 497.70 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 101,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,182.41/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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