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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.50 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.50 and 204.51 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.50 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.50 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.50 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 100,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,106.62/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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