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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 491.53 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 491.53 and 206.15 is: 308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 491.53 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/491.53 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 491.53 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 101,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,328.91/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.86

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