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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 495.04 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 495.04 and 208.50 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 495.04 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/495.04 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 495.04 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 103,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,215.84/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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