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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 489.65 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 489.65 and 204.89 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 489.65 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/489.65 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 489.65 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 100,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,324.39/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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