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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.13 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.13 and 207.88 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.13 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.13 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.13 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 102,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,718.23/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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