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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 498.26 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 498.26 and 203.70 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 498.26 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/498.26 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 498.26 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 101,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,495.56/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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