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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 495.24 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 495.24 and 208.65 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 495.24 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/495.24 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 495.24 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 103,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,331.83/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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