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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 498.28 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 498.28 and 203.71 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 498.28 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/498.28 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 498.28 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 101,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,504.62/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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