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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.22, 509.48 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.22, 509.48 and 203.42 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.22 : 509.48 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.22/509.48 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.22x = 509.48 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.22x = 103,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,638.42/369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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