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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 494.64 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 494.64 and 208.68 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 494.64 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/494.64 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 494.64 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 103,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,221.48/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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