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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 494.40 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 494.40 and 207.96 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 494.40 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/494.40 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 494.40 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 102,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,815.42/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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