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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 489.18 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 489.18 and 204.35 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 489.18 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/489.18 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 489.18 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 99,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,963.93/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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