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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.48 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.48 and 207.22 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.48 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.48 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.48 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 102,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258.93/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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