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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 492.54 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 492.54 and 206.46 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 492.54 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/492.54 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 492.54 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 101,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,689.81/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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