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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 501.20 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 501.20 and 205.84 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 501.20 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/501.20 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 501.20 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 103,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,167.01/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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