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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.28 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.28 and 208.95 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.28 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.28 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.28 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 103,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,697.71/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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