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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 509.21 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 509.21 and 203.21 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 509.21 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/509.21 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 509.21 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 103,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,476.56/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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