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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 495.58 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 495.58 and 208.29 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 495.58 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/495.58 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 495.58 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 103,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,224.36/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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