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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 499.36 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 499.36 and 204.49 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 499.36 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/499.36 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 499.36 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 102,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,116.03/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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