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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.19 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.19 and 204.93 is: 307.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.19 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.19 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.19 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 100,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,453.61/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.48

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