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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 498.83 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 498.83 and 204.09 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 498.83 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/498.83 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 498.83 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 101,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,805.19/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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