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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 491.62 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 491.62 and 205.98 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 491.62 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/491.62 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 491.62 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 101,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,263.89/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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