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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 490.05 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 490.05 and 204.54 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 490.05 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/490.05 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 490.05 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 100,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234.83/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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