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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 492.27 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 492.27 and 206.32 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 492.27 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/492.27 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 492.27 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 101,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,565.15/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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