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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.37, 492.75 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.37, 492.75 and 206.87 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.37 : 492.75 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.37/492.75 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.37x = 492.75 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.37x = 101,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,932.73/328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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