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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 498.62 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 498.62 and 203.96 is: 281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 498.62 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/498.62 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 498.62 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 101,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,695.88/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.46

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