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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 494.96 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 494.96 and 208.12 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 494.96 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/494.96 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 494.96 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 103,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,011.08/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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