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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 493.32 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 493.32 and 207.16 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 493.32 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/493.32 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 493.32 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 102,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,196.17/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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