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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 492.21 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 492.21 and 206.46 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 492.21 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/492.21 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 492.21 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 101,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,621.68/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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