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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 490.14 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 490.14 and 205.29 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 490.14 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/490.14 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 490.14 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 100,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,620.84/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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