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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 496.32 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 496.32 and 209.16 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 496.32 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/496.32 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 496.32 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 103,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,810.29/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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