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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 489.60 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 489.60 and 204.44 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 489.60 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/489.60 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 489.60 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 100,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,091.38/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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