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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.76 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.76 and 208.80 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.76 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.76 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.76 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 103,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,305.89/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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