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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.35, 493.51 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.35, 493.51 and 207.36 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.35 : 493.51 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.35/493.51 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.35x = 493.51 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.35x = 102,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,331.77/329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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