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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.55, 493.65 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.55, 493.65 and 207.42 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.55 : 493.65 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.55/493.65 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.55x = 493.65 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.55x = 102,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,392.88/329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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