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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 494.45 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 494.45 and 206.49 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 494.45 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/494.45 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 494.45 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 102,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,097.95/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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