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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 498.18 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 498.18 and 203.67 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 498.18 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/498.18 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 498.18 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 101,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,464.32/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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