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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.44 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.44 and 204.86 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.44 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.44 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.44 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 100,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,266.68/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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