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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.23, 499.88 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.23, 499.88 and 204.87 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.23 : 499.88 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.23/499.88 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.23x = 499.88 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.23x = 102,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,406.89/362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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