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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 498.96 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 498.96 and 206.31 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 498.96 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/498.96 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 498.96 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 102,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,942.31/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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