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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.11 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.11 and 204.35 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.11 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.11 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.11 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 101,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,990.63/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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