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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 489.60 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 489.60 and 205.44 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 489.60 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/489.60 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 489.60 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 100,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,583.42/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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