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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.69, 490.79 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.69, 490.79 and 205.04 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.69 : 490.79 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.69/490.79 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.69x = 490.79 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.69x = 100,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,631.58/326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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