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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 494.64 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 494.64 and 208.67 is: 312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 494.64 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/494.64 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 494.64 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 103,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,214.06/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.61

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