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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.46 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.46 and 205.98 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.46 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.46 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.46 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 101,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,230.93/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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