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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 498.22 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 498.22 and 203.66 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 498.22 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/498.22 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 498.22 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 101,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,467.49/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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