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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 498.39 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 498.39 and 203.80 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 498.39 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/498.39 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 498.39 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 101,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,569.39/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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