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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 495.21 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 495.21 and 208.56 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 495.21 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/495.21 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 495.21 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 103,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,281.00/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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