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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 493.80 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 493.80 and 207.46 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 493.80 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/493.80 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 493.80 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 102,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,443.59/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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