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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.74, 489.20 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.74, 489.20 and 204.70 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.74 : 489.20 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.74/489.20 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.74x = 489.20 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.74x = 100,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,139.24/326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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