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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 493.38 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 493.38 and 207.27 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 493.38 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/493.38 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 493.38 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 102,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,262.87/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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