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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 498.56 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 498.56 and 206.08 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 498.56 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/498.56 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 498.56 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 102,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,743.24/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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