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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.39 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.39 and 204.39 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.39 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.39 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.39 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 100,026.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,026.42/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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