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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 498.18 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 498.18 and 203.64 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 498.18 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/498.18 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 498.18 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 101,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,449.38/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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