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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 495.36 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 495.36 and 208.34 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 495.36 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/495.36 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 495.36 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 103,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,203.30/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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