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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 501.24 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 501.24 and 205.85 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 501.24 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/501.24 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 501.24 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 103,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,176.72/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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