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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.07 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.07 and 208.18 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.07 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.07 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.07 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 103,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,065.93/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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