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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 499.38 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 499.38 and 204.50 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 499.38 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/499.38 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 499.38 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 102,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,123.21/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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