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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 498.33 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 498.33 and 205.97 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 498.33 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/498.33 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 498.33 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 102,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,639.05/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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