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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 492.36 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 492.36 and 206.34 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 492.36 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/492.36 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 492.36 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 101,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,593.56/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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