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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 495.20 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 495.20 and 208.18 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 495.20 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/495.20 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 495.20 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 103,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,090.74/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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