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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.59, 499.02 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.59, 499.02 and 204.22 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.59 : 499.02 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.59/499.02 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.59x = 499.02 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.59x = 101,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,909.86/361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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