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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.43, 495.36 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.43, 495.36 and 208.42 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.43 : 495.36 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.43/495.36 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.43x = 495.36 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.43x = 103,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,242.05/330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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