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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 491.38 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 491.38 and 205.94 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 491.38 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/491.38 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 491.38 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 101,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,194.80/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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