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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.66, 490.14 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.66, 490.14 and 204.89 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.66 : 490.14 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.66/490.14 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.66x = 490.14 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.66x = 100,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,422.33/326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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