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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 495.81 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 495.81 and 208.68 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 495.81 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/495.81 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 495.81 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 103,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,465.63/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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