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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 499.89 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 499.89 and 204.89 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 499.89 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/499.89 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 499.89 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 102,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,421.44/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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