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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 488.94 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 488.94 and 204.53 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 488.94 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/488.94 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 488.94 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 99,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,999.69/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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