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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 489.45 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 489.45 and 204.67 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 489.45 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/489.45 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 489.45 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 100,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,175.73/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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