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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 498.32 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 498.32 and 205.85 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 498.32 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/498.32 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 498.32 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 102,580.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,580.93/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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