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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 494.50 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 494.50 and 208.10 is: 311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 494.50 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/494.50 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 494.50 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 102,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,905.45/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.65

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