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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 494.95 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 494.95 and 208.09 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 494.95 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/494.95 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 494.95 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 102,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,994.15/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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