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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 498.99 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 498.99 and 204.23 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 498.99 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/498.99 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 498.99 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 101,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,909.98/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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