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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.76 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.76 and 208.19 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.76 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.76 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.76 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 103,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,001.61/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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