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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.72, 491.10 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.72, 491.10 and 205.80 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.72 : 491.10 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.72/491.10 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.72x = 491.10 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.72x = 101,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,068.38/327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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