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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 493.94 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 493.94 and 207.68 is: 311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 493.94 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/493.94 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 493.94 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 102,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,581.46/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.06

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