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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 494.84 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 494.84 and 208.03 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 494.84 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/494.84 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 494.84 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 102,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,940.85/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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