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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 496.09 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 496.09 and 208.62 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 496.09 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/496.09 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 496.09 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 103,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,494.56/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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