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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 495.34 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 495.34 and 208.11 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 495.34 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/495.34 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 495.34 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 103,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,085.21/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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