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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 498.32 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 498.32 and 203.78 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 498.32 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/498.32 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 498.32 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 101,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,547.88/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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