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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 490.59 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 490.59 and 206.22 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 490.59 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/490.59 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 490.59 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 101,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,169.47/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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