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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.89 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.89 and 208.28 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.89 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.89 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.89 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 103,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,076.41/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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