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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 492.19 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 492.19 and 206.00 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 492.19 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/492.19 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 492.19 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 101,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,392.78/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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