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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 498.42 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 498.42 and 205.92 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 498.42 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/498.42 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 498.42 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 102,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,634.65/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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