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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 499.47 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 499.47 and 206.70 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 499.47 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/499.47 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 499.47 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 103,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,240.45/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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