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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.68 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.68 and 205.35 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.68 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.68 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.68 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 100,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,761.14/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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