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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.13 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.13 and 205.12 is: 307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.13 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.13 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.13 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 100,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,535.47/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.70

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