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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 490.99 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 490.99 and 204.16 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 490.99 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/490.99 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 490.99 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 100,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,240.52/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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