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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 498.32 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 498.32 and 205.88 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 498.32 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/498.32 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 498.32 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 102,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,594.12/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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