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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 490.25 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 490.25 and 205.34 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 490.25 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/490.25 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 490.25 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 100,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,666.00/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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