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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 490.78 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 490.78 and 205.70 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 490.78 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/490.78 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 490.78 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 100,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,953.45/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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