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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 490.64 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 490.64 and 206.00 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 490.64 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/490.64 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 490.64 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 101,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,068.36/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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