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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 499.94 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 499.94 and 204.94 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 499.94 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/499.94 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 499.94 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 102,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,457.70/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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