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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.58 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.58 and 207.80 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.58 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.58 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.58 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 102,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,771.25/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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