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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 491.14 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 491.14 and 205.62 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 491.14 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/491.14 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 491.14 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 100,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,987.18/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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