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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 494.82 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 494.82 and 208.44 is: 312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 494.82 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/494.82 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 494.82 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 103,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,140.28/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.35

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