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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 491.73 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 491.73 and 204.33 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 491.73 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/491.73 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 491.73 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 100,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,475.19/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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