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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 493.70 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 493.70 and 207.50 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 493.70 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/493.70 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 493.70 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 102,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,442.75/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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