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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 489.65 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 489.65 and 205.13 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 489.65 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/489.65 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 489.65 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 100,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,442.10/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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