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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 490.92 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 490.92 and 205.56 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 490.92 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/490.92 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 490.92 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 100,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,913.52/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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