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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 491.86 and 206.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 491.86 and 206.23 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 491.86 = 206.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/491.86 = 206.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 491.86 × 206.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 101,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,436.29/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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