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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.70 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.70 and 206.04 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.70 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.70 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.70 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 101,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,309.87/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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