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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 490.61 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 490.61 and 205.16 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 490.61 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/490.61 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 490.61 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 100,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,653.55/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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