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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 490.29 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 490.29 and 205.30 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 490.29 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/490.29 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 490.29 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 100,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,656.54/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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