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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.40 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.40 and 207.54 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.40 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.40 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.40 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 102,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,607.78/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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