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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 498.44 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 498.44 and 203.84 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 498.44 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/498.44 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 498.44 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 101,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,602.01/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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