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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 493.90 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 493.90 and 207.56 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 493.90 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/493.90 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 493.90 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 102,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,514.60/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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