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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 494.51 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 494.51 and 207.80 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 494.51 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/494.51 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 494.51 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 102,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,757.52/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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