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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.40 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.40 and 205.88 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.40 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.40 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.40 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 101,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,166.98/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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