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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 492.24 and 206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 492.24 and 206.21 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 492.24 = 206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/492.24 = 206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 492.24 × 206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 101,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,504.81/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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