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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 491.04 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 491.04 and 205.28 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 491.04 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/491.04 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 491.04 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 100,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,798.24/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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