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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.67 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.67 and 204.81 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.67 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.67 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.67 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 100,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,493.10/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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