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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 492.04 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 492.04 and 206.50 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 492.04 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/492.04 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 492.04 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 101,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,606.26/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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