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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 488.69 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 488.69 and 204.51 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 488.69 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/488.69 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 488.69 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 99,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,940.97/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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