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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 491.72 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 491.72 and 206.10 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 491.72 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/491.72 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 491.72 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 101,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,342.46/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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