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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.29 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.29 and 204.95 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.29 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.29 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.29 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 100,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,484.94/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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