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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 488.51 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 488.51 and 204.11 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 488.51 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/488.51 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 488.51 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 99,709.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,709.78/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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