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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 490.97 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 490.97 and 203.99 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 490.97 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/490.97 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 490.97 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 100,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,152.97/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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