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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 498.84 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 498.84 and 206.22 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 498.84 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/498.84 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 498.84 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 102,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,870.78/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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