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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 490.70 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 490.70 and 205.39 is: 308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 490.70 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/490.70 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 490.70 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 100,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,784.87/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.18

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