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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 491.18 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 491.18 and 205.11 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 491.18 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/491.18 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 491.18 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 100,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,744.90/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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