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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 491.03 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 491.03 and 205.76 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 491.03 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/491.03 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 491.03 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 101,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,032.39/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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