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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 491.04 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 491.04 and 205.08 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 491.04 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/491.04 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 491.04 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 100,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,702.48/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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