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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 499.36 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 499.36 and 204.48 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 499.36 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/499.36 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 499.36 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 102,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,109.13/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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