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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.08 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.08 and 207.29 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.08 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.08 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.08 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 102,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,418.56/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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