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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 499.80 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 499.80 and 206.96 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 499.80 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/499.80 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 499.80 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 103,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,438.61/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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