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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 491.88 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 491.88 and 206.64 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 491.88 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/491.88 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 491.88 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 101,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,642.08/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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