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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 494.40 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 494.40 and 206.30 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 494.40 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/494.40 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 494.40 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 101,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,994.72/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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