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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 491.12 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 491.12 and 205.46 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 491.12 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/491.12 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 491.12 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 100,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,902.03/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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