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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 495.18 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 495.18 and 208.48 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 495.18 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/495.18 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 495.18 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 103,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,235.13/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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