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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 494.63 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 494.63 and 208.11 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 494.63 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/494.63 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 494.63 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 102,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,937.45/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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