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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 498.50 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 498.50 and 203.88 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 498.50 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/498.50 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 498.50 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 101,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,633.16/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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