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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 490.03 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 490.03 and 204.77 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 490.03 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/490.03 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 490.03 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 100,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,343.44/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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