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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 499.17 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 499.17 and 204.34 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 499.17 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/499.17 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 499.17 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 102,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,000.40/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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