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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.24 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.24 and 205.20 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.24 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.24 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.24 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 100,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,392.05/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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