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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 489.18 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 489.18 and 204.48 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 489.18 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/489.18 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 489.18 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 100,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,027.53/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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